calvus: black, white, yellow, and even zebra, which looks a lot like a white version of Alto. There are several morphological varieties of Alto. Several local variants exist, and some may prove to be distinct species or subspecies. calvus is commonly kept as an aquarium fish in setups devoted to East African fish. compressiceps, though it is less deep-bodied and has a longer snout.Ī. It is physically similar to its close relative A. Males may grow to 13 cm (5 inches), while females are normally smaller. The species has an extremely laterally compressed body and a high dorsal fin. I have also heard of a zebra type, but have not personally seen iĪltolamprologus calvus is a cichlid endemic to the southern shoreline of Lake Tanganyika in eastern Africa. Other varieties include white and orange.
The most popular, the "black" variety (sometimes called Pearly) is pictured above. See the breeding section below for more details.Ī number of color variants of Altolamprologus calvus are available in the hobby. Additionally, this fish requires a unique spawning area. This is a very slow-growing species allow at least two years to get them from a one-inch size to your first spawn. While not difficult to keep, Altolamprologus calvus can be a challenge to breed for the novice. This slender predator's unique compressed shape and somewhat menacing appearance has made it a popular fish for cichlid enthusiasts. Altolamprologus calvus is discovered Tanganyikan fish, first typed by Poll in 1988.
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